Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
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News
- Dec. 1, 2021#GRADimpact: Christian Mele's research centres around pressure ulcers and skin injuries in rehabilitation and long-term care settings
- Nov. 21, 2021New Processes for approvals of human participant research
On November 22 the following email was shared with graduate students
To: Graduate students
From: Charmaine B. Dean, Vice-President, Research and International
Subject: New Processes for approvals of human participant research
Based on the province’s most recent reopening plans and management of COVID-19 for the long term, the University of Waterloo is further adjusting our review and approval of human participant research activity.
- Nov. 18, 2021Resuming University-sanctioned international travel
On November 19 the following email was shared with graduate students
To: Waterloo employees, Employees of the Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo, Graduate students
From: James W.E. Rush, Vice-President, Academic & Provost
Subject: Resuming University-sanctioned international travel
Events
- Dec. 15, 2021Faculty of Arts: Master of Peace and Conflict Studies virtual info session
The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program is a coursework-based, professional degree that empowers students with knowledge and skills to contribute to nonviolent peacebuilding. MPACS faculty, staff, and current students will be hosting a virtual information session Wednesday, December 15, 11:00am-12:00pm (EST).
Join us on Zoom to learn about admission requirements, course options, internships, scholarships, and the graduate student experience.
Blog
- June 20, 2021Professional Skills Foundations staff profile: Ileana Diaz
Ileana Diaz has joined the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs team in the Graduate Professional Skills Program Specialist role to support the Professional Skills Foundations program! Join us in getting to know a bit more about Ileana.
- Nov. 22, 2020Engaging in Professional Development During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tell us a bit about yourself. What is/was your program and research focus?
- Oct. 18, 2020From Field to Film: Making Science Accessible
We all care about our research. We think our projects are cool, our data is important, and the answers to our questions will save the world. We know the lingo, speak the language, and understand the background. We are immersed in our topic 24/7, 365 days a year, for what feels like forever. So when asked why other people should care about my research, and to explain it in only 60 seconds, I really had to stop and think. Because why WOULDN’T everyone care?!